Notices & Announcements

Dear Elmwood Park Community,

Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Shawn Warren and I have the great pleasure of announcing to you that I am honored to have been selected to serve this community as your new Director of Parks and Recreation.

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The Borough of Elmwood Park is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the Municipal Innovation Award for 2020, for its innovation with the Residents Assistance Program.

The Borough of Elmwood Park is seeking a Director for the Recreation and Parks Department.

TITLE: Director of Parks and Recreation
DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general direction of the Borough Administrator, through the Mayor and Council: direct and manage the Parks and Recreation Department by performing professional, administrative, and supervisory work in the planning, development, promotion and operation of a comprehensive public recreation and parks system.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Experience/Training

* Equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position and required work.

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations

* Valid NJ driver’s license is required

* CPR Certification

REPORTS TO: Borough Administrator
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
DATE: August 2020

Please submit Resumes to Borough Administrator Michael Foligno This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Please include a cover letter and indicate your desired salary. Resumes will be  accepted until August 4, 2020.

COUNTY OF BERGEN ANNOUNCES GRANT PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RELIEF FOR MUNICIPALTIES AND SMALL BUSINESSES IMPACTED BY COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Bergen County CARES provides Direct Reimbursement to Municipalities and Small Business Grants up to $10,000 for eligible local businesses

HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the County of Bergen will launch a grant program to provide relief for municipalities straddled with expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic and small businesses financially impacted by the government ordered shutdown. The programs, which utilize CARES Act relief funds, will provide direct reimbursement to municipalities for costs associated with health officials, law enforcement, personal protective equipment (PPE) and social distancing improvements. “Non-essential” businesses that were forced to close as a measure to stop the spread of COVID-19 can receive up to $10,000 in financial relief to cover rent, property mortgage, and utilities expenses.